Seattle police bust prostitution ring after 3-year investigation
A three-year police investigation into a network of Seattle massage parlors culminated this week with the arrest of six suspects, charged for promoting prostitution and money laundering.6 years ago
Seattle police official: Reforms ‘damaged’ incentive to be a proactive officer
An official with the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) noted in a recent interview that many of the federally mandated police reforms have hurt officers ability and willingness to solve crimes.6 years ago
Amazon looking to open a new nationwide grocery chain
Amazon is trading boxes for paper bags and looking to open a dozens grocery stores across the U.S.6 years ago
Study: 1 of 5 booked into jail are homeless, mostly for nonviolent crimes
Of the 16,927 people booked into jail in 2018, 3,211 of them were homeless, placing the number of homeless arrested at approximately one out of five.6 years ago
Coyote Ridge inmates on hunger strike in protest of cold breakfasts
Inmates at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center are refusing meals in protest of the limited prison menu offerings, which for years has included cold muffins, as well as items like cereal, protein bars, and juice.6 years ago
Will a new federal lawsuit impact Seattle’s plan for safe injection sites?
Local officials are keeping their eye on a new federal lawsuit against Safehouse, a Philadelphia nonprofit looking to open the country's first drug consumption site.6 years ago
Seattle hoping to draw experienced cops with $15,000 hiring bonus
It's been difficult for the SPD to recruit of late as a result of historically low unemployment, officer retirement, and hiring incentives offered by other jurisdictions both regionally and nationally.6 years ago
Study: Seattle telecommuting rose sharply long before Viadoom
Telecommuting is rapidly rising in Seattle, which may account for the drop in traffic, regardless of Viadoom.6 years ago
Study: Washington drivers are talking on their phones a little less
A new study found that the percentage of people holding a cellphone dropped to 3.4 percent last year from 6 percent, and that 8.2 percent of drivers were distracted while the car was moving, down 1 percent.6 years ago
SoDo and Georgetown see 31 percent rise in crime
Known as The Flatlands, Sodo and Georgtown have seen crime rise 31 percent as of last year, compared to the mere 1 percent citywide rise.6 years ago
Hundreds of ’69’ and ‘420’ milepost signs have been stolen in Washington
People have been stealing "420" and "69" milepost signs, which led the Washington Department of Transportation to go ahead with a rather creative solution.6 years ago
If the Seattle soda tax doesn’t reduce consumption, should it be cut?
If the Seattle soda tax isn't shown to alter behavior, should it be cut or remain as a permanent tax to fund related healthcare and education?6 years ago
TSA starts using floppy-ear dogs to reduce passenger stress
The Transportation Security Administration is benching many of their pointy-ear dogs in favor of more floppy-ear dog narcs, as they find them to be less scary to passengers and their kids.6 years ago
Curley’s New Year’s resolution: Pretend every surface is hot
Curley has had his share of ridiculous New Year's resolutions, and this year is no different: pretend every surface is hot.6 years ago
Using other cities’ solutions won’t fix Seattle’s housing problems
Minneapolis recently eliminated single-family zoning, in the hopes of creating more housing options. But can this actually help Seattle, or is it simply a case of civic envy?6 years ago
Why does Seattle outpace most of the country with rise in homeless?
Seattle homelessness rose 4 percent in 2018, and 5.6 percent in Washington state., far surpassing the national average rise of 0.3 percent.6 years ago
Seattle homeless tents becoming obstacles for those with disabilities
Homeless tents on sidewalks can be an impediment to those with disabilities in downtown Seattle.6 years ago
Will the NHL actually be embraced by Seattle?
Seattle isn't exactly what one might think of as a traditional hockey town. Will hockey be embraced here by locals?6 years ago
New SDOT traffic report shows ‘slow death’ of Seattle driving
The annual traffic report from SDOT shows a slight decrease in cars on the road, but for John Curley, the road diet is more about eliminating cars than increasing traffic efficiency.6 years ago
Are shootings contagious? Prosecutors look at gun violence like disease
King County prosecutors believe shootings are contagious, and are using local crime data to try and prevent shootings before they happen.6 years ago
Sumner homeless man returns $17,000 in cash: Should we be surprised?
A Sumner homeless man found $17,000 and turned it in to his local food bank. Why are stories like this surprising?6 years ago
Is Starbucks solving a non-existent problem by blocking pornography?
After intense public pressure, Starbucks is finally blocking customers from watching pornography on their WiFi, though Tom and Curley have never seen anyone do it.7 years ago
North Thurston schools lose $21,000 in debt from ‘lunch shaming’ ban
The "lunch shaming" House Bill 2610 didn't come with funding, and many of the students racking up the debt aren't enrolled in the free and reduced priced lunch program.7 years ago
